Another retirement party

Tonight we'll be going to yet another retirement party, actually the second one for this friend and colleague, and given by his sister instead of by the school district. That's fine, I guess ... double what most people experience, but this "retirement" is a little odd for another reason: he's not getting done at his workplace. Yes, he will no longer go in every day...although on his former contract, I'm not positive he had to do that...so in that regard he's finished, but he has a pretty sweet deal with the district: an agreement to be hired as a consultant on a per diem basis - and at a hefty fee - for exactly the number of days it'll take to make him eligible for health insurance. Not bad. I know he's my age, so I know how many more years are left before we turn 62, and since it's more than one, I'm wondering what he'll be doing in the years after this upcoming one because I doubt this gilt-edged gift of an agreement will continue. I guess time will tell.

Why are we going to a second party for this guy? Well, it's being held at a place that has good food and beverages, the invitation mentioned dancing (something I love and haven't done for a looooong time), and I'd like a fun night out with some adults who aren't all about sports or hunting. The "retiree" and his crew are more bohemian and artsy than some of the folks we hang out with, so this is my natural comfort zone. I doubt that we'll stay late, but even an hour or two of socializing will please my palate.